DMV
When passing on a multilane highway:
Be sure the passing lane is clear.
If a driver is approaching you head on in your lane, what should you do? 1. move into the left lane to avoid hitting the vehicle 2. drive on the shoulder of the road 3. beep your horn and pull off the road 4. maintain your lane position. You have the right of way
Beep your horn and pull off the road
20 . If it causes an injury, a death, or $1,000 or more in damage to any one person's property, you must report an accident to law enforcement officials within ____ of the accident.
Four days
Guide signs are ____ coloured signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.
Green
You should reduce your speed by X when there is snow
Half
What should you do if one of your tires blows out?
Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.
On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?
Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.
To avoid a collision, you should:
Stop, turn, or speed up.
22 . The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Stop.
When 2 vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right of way?
THE VEHICLE TRAVELING UPHILL
True or false? You may cross double solid yellow lines to go into a driveway
TRUE
When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should Stop before turning or Turn from the lane that is closest to your desired direction
Turn from the lane that is closest to your desired direction
. To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
To the right edge of the road.
Right of way must be yielded to emergency vehicles using a sire OR flashing red, blue, or white lights (T/F)
True
True or false? A speed restriction sign shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn
True
Blood Alcohol Concentration causes driving impairment at _____
.05 percent
When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill ,you should stay back at least ______
1 vehicle length
If you change addresses, you must notify the Department of Licensing in X days
10
When adjusting your seat, you should allow ___________ inches between the chest and the steering wheel
10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel
Before you change directions, you must keep your turn signals on for at least:
100 feet.
To be parked legally on a street, a vehicle must be within:
12 inches of the curb
Don't park within X feet of a fire hydrant
15
An average 140 pound woman will become legally intoxicated after consuming ____ drinks
2
An average 180 pound man will become legally intoxicated after consuming ______ alcoholic drinks
3
By law, your vehicle's headlights must be turned on from:
30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
You must use your low beams when you're within ______ of the vehicle you're following.
300
When driving at high speeds, always allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies by staying at least X seconds
4
A driver above the age of 21 may not operate a vehicle if they have a minimum THC level of ____ per milliliter of blood.
5 nanograms
You must dim your high beam lights when within X feet
500 feet
When riding at night, your bicycle must have a white headlight visible for:
500 ft
If a person under 21 years old consumes alcohol, but is not driving a motor vehicle, the penalty for a first offense is _______ and a fine.
90-day license suspension
When you enter a roadway from an alley, what do you need to do FIRST?
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
A _________ sign on a truck means that the truck's load is potentially dangerous
Diamond-shaped
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
Do not pass
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by __________
FOUR TIMES 2:4 ratio
When you see a school bus traveling on the opposite side on a two-lane, two-way roadway, you must stop if the If the red warning lights on the bus are flashing or Only if children are crossing the street.
If the red warning lights on the bus are flashing
A yellow arrow means:
If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop
When entering a freeway from an acceleration lane, is it important to INCREASE your speed to MATCH that of the freeway, SURPASS Or keep below until you're in traffic flow
Increase speed to match freeway
If you need to drive in foggy weather, turn on LOW BEAM or HAZARD head lights?
LOW BEAM
A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
You are parked on the downward slope of a street. It is a one-way street and you are parked against the left curb. Which way should your front wheel be turned?
Left
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should: Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver or Look toward the right side of the road
Look toward the right side of the road
On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic" sign. You should: Speed up to avoid congesting traffic. or Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.
Is it appropriate to let a driver know they made an error by honking at them?
No
On a roadway with three or more lanes, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights:
Only if you're on the same side as the bus
On a roadway with three or more lanes, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights: If you're traveling in either direction or Only if you're traveling in the same direction as the bus.
Only if you're traveling in the same direction as the bus.
Yellow centerlines are used to separate traffic moving in the SAME OR OPPOSITE directions?
Opposite
8 . When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should: Pump the brakes. or Press and hold the brake pedal.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
To stop on ice with a vehicle equipped without ABS brakes you should
Pump the brakes
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
Red, yellow, green.
what shape is a railroad advance warning sign?
Round
An emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can be unpredictable. Why?
The driver can legally pass red lights.
The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as The effect that alcohol has The effect that amphetamines have
The effect that alcohol has
The posted speed limit shows:
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?
The right car
You must yield right of way to all of the following EXCEPT: 1. ambulances with flashing lights 2. vehicles with blue, green or amber lights 3. police cars with sirens 4. skateboarders legally crossing the road
Vehicles with blue, green or amber lights
Roads are most slippery:
When it starts to Ain
When should you yield on a green light?
When turning left
1 . The buyer of a vehicle must transfer ownership and registration:
Within 15 days from the date of purchase.
What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?
Yellow
Before a school bus stops to load passengers, the driver will usually flash:
Yellow warning lights
Diamond-shaped signs:
are used to warn drivers of hazards on roadways
Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?
as close as possible to the center lane
Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:
brown and white
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
carbon monoxide poisoning
A signal showing a green arrow and a red light at an intersection means:
drivers can safely turn in the direction of the arrow
If you stop along the road at night:
emergency lights, low beam
Hydroplaning is usually caused by: Sudden turns or excessive speed
excessive speed
The yield sign means:
f the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.
True or False? A speed restriction sign may be ignored in snowy/icy conditions
false
Left turns on a red light are allowed:
from a one way street to a one way street
If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
go in the direction you want to go
If you drive a motor vehicle registered in Washington State, you must:
have liability insurance
Perception distance is:
how far a vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time the driver sees a hazard until his/her brain recognizes it.
A good indication that it is safe to return to the right lane after passing a vehicle is when the vehicle that was passed:
is in your blind spot. is on your left. is not visible in the rearview mirror. is visible in the rearview mirror
Car insurance is important because
it protects yourself and others
If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, when they engage it is important to _____
keep your foot on the brake
You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be: right lane left lane
left lane
When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.
motocycles can stop much more quickly
Drivers entering an intersection to turn left:
must go when they can get through without having to top
When they see a crossbuck sign, drivers:
must legally yield to all oncoming trains
Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
no passing zones
A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line means:
passing is prohibited unless turning left
You can reduce the chance of a collision with a large vehicle if you:
pay close attention to the turn signals
When they see a yellow X signal, drivers should:
prepare to leave the lane safely
Crossbuck signs indicate
railroad
The yield sign is ___ and white, with ___ letters.
red and white, with red letters
If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:
riding the pedal lightly
The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to turn ___
right
Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should:
run toward the train, but be prepared to stop
What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?
shift into lower gear
Brake lights indicate others to
slow down
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers: slow to a stop, if able too safely do so may turn left after yields
slow to a stop, if safe to do so
Vertical rectangles tell drivers
the law
. Never make a U-turn from:
the right lane
When drivers see a 'Wrong Way' sign:
they are going the wrong way on an express exit ramp
If you are on a two-way street, stopped at an intersection. You can legally turn left on a red light into a one-way street if ________
traffic allows unless prohibited.
When drivers come across a wrong-way sign, they must
turn around immediately
Where are yield signs usually placed?
when auxiliary roads turn into main roads
11 . This green arrow on a lane use control signal means: you have the right of way you may use this lane
you may use this lane
t a minimum, it is against the law for a driver below the age of 21 to operate a vehicle if they have a THC level that is above ____ per milliliter of blood.
zero nanograms